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“Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day”

Posted on 03/4/2013 by | Washington D.C. | Comments

Food | Personal Health | Your LifeIt’s said that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, signaling the start of Spring.  There are many celebrations this month, from Easter to Saint Patrick’s Day, from Texas Independence Day to Save a Spider Day (no, I’m not kidding).  But it is also known as National Nutrition Month®! After spending half of February devouring chocolate, it’s time to get back into shape and start eating right. Since 1980, the Academy of Nutrition has pursued …

Why Southern Food Is Bad for Your Brain

Posted on 02/11/2013 by | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | Food | Personal HealthThe South is called the Stroke Belt because its residents are more likely to have a stroke than are people in other parts of the country. And now University of Alabama researchers think they know why: It’s all that fried chicken, bacon, ham, pies and sweet tea. The researchers, who presented their results at the International Stroke Conference last week, found that those who ate typical Southern food six times a week had a 41 percent increased risk of stroke …

Cheap Super Bowl Party Recipes

Posted on 01/25/2013 by | The Ultimate Cheapskate | Comments

Food | Money & SavingsHere’s what the Ultimate Cheapskate will be cooking to feed a houseful of hungry football fans during the big game, all without getting my piggy bank benched or my bank account sacked. Shredded BBQ Chicken Chicken wings have become so popular they’re expected to sell for record prices and even be hard to find. Here’s a way to get all that wonderful wing flavor for a fraction of the cost, cooked in your in slow cooker, of course. 3 pounds …

Make National Pie Day Last All Week

Posted on 01/23/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

FoodThe American Pie Council declared January 23 National Pie Day in honor of the centuries-old tradition first crafted by the ancient Egyptians. While the APC website details a brief history of pie, it also provides a list of events nation-wide so that you can find a celebratory event in your area. If you would prefer to pay tribute to pie in your own kitchen, look no further than AARP’s recipe for a delicious lemon meringue, sure to bring some sweetness …

Creative Ways to Reuse Soda, Beer Cans

Posted on 01/22/2013 by | The Ultimate Cheapskate | Comments

Entertainment | Food | Money & SavingsIf you follow my blog regularly, you know that I’m a big fan of offbeat holidays and an even bigger fan of finding creative ways to save money by reusing stuff that most people just throw away. And I may have also mentioned once or twice that, on occasion, I enjoy a nice cold beer. So you can imagine my excitement when I recently discovered that Jan. 24  is officially “National Beer Can Appreciation Day.” (I kid you not.) In fact, …

Soup: A Cheapskate’s Favorite Frugal Food

Posted on 01/14/2013 by | The Ultimate Cheapskate | Comments

Food | Money & SavingsI’ve never met a cheapskate who doesn’t love soup. That’s because frugal folks know that soups tend be both filling and inexpensive and are a terrific way to use up little bits of leftovers and other random ingredients you have on hand. A number of cheapskates I know (including me!) keep what we call a “soup sack” in the freezer at all times. A “soup sack” is a large plastic bag which is the repository for smaller plastic bags and …

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